Green Spaces
Community Parks
Two outdoor spaces where art, ecology, and community intersect — each uniquely shaped by Milwaukee artists and the communities they serve.
Location 1
Creative Commons @ 5th & Washington
The Creative Commons, located at the corners of 5th and Washington Streets, is a collaboration among Arts @ Large, the City of Milwaukee Department of Transportation, the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, and community partners that connects art, sustainability, and education. It's a space for everyone to gather, connect, learn, enjoy art, and celebrate Milwaukee's creativity! The space is open for all ages, with community spirit at its heart.
Location 2
Palafito Eco-Arts Park
The park
0.52 acres of eco-art
With the support of multiple partners, Arts @ Large transformed a 0.52-acre city-owned lot into Palafito Eco-Arts Park, an outdoor eco-arts learning center. The park features a 7,000-gallon stormwater cistern, native plantings, an urban agriculture area, and a performing arts stage. Serving as a vibrant green space, it provides a creative and environmental resource for the Walker's Point community.
7,000-gallon cistern
Rainwater harvesting system integrated into the park design.
Native plantings
Native plant species that support local pollinators and ecosystems.
Urban agriculture
Growing space connecting participants to food, land, and ecology.
Performing arts stage
An outdoor stage for community performances and programs.
